The school is named after Barbara Jordan to honor her legacy as a pioneering civil rights leader and political figure. As the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate and a prominent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, she championed social justice, equality, and education for all. Naming the school after her serves as a source of inspiration for students and reflects the values of leadership and advocacy she embodied.
Barbara Jordan's grandfather was named Benjamin Jordan. He was a former slave who became a significant influence in her life, instilling values of education and public service. His legacy contributed to Barbara Jordan's commitment to civil rights and her distinguished career in politics.
Barbara Charline Jordan graduated Phillis Wheatley High School 1952 Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, 1956; LL.B., Boston School of Law, Boston Massachusetts, 1959.
Yes, she had a longtime relationship with a woman named, Nancy Earl.
Barbara Charline Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate, in 1967. She was educated in the public schools of Houston, Texas, Graduated, Phillis Wheatley High School, 1952 Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, LL.B., 1956; Boston University School of Law, Boston Massachusetts, 1959.
Barbara Jordan was born on February 21, 1936 and sadly she did die on January 17, 1996
She's dead. Yet she did serve in the US House of Representatives.
Barbara Jordan graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas in 1952.
Barbara Jordan received a law degree from Boston University Law School.
Barbara Jordan's grandfather was named Benjamin Jordan. He was a former slave who became a significant influence in her life, instilling values of education and public service. His legacy contributed to Barbara Jordan's commitment to civil rights and her distinguished career in politics.
Barbara Jordan never married.
Barbara Jordan never married.
no she was not she was a U.S House Of Representitves person in 1973 and she was dealing with school that is about it
Barbara Charline Jordan graduated Phillis Wheatley High School 1952 Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, 1956; LL.B., Boston School of Law, Boston Massachusetts, 1959.
Yes she does have two older sisters named Bennie and Rose Mary.
Barbara Jordan never legally married.
Barbara Jordan had three kids
Barbara Jordan was born in Houston, TX.